Essex-China Freight Train Arrives At Destination

29 April 2017, 09:38 | Updated: 3 May 2017, 11:28

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The first rail freight service from the UK to China has arrived, after completing its 7,500-mile journey.

The DP World Train left Stanford-le-Hope, in Essex, on April 10.

It wound its way through Western Europe, Russia and Kazakhstan.

The 30 containers are carrying baby products, soft drinks and vitamins.